About The Word Daphnin
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Daphnin
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What's The Definition Of Daphnin?Synonyms | Synonyms for Daphnin: Related Terms | Find terms related to Daphnin: See Also | Daphnin In Webster's Dictionary \Daph"nin\, n. [Cf. F. daphnine.] (Chem.)
(a) A dark green bitter resin extracted from the mezereon
({Daphne mezereum}) and regarded as the essential
principle of the plant. [R.]
(b) A white, crystalline, bitter substance, regarded as a
glucoside, and extracted from {Daphne mezereum} and {D.
alpina}.
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